History Overdosed on Instagram: "At the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, held on August 29, 2002—Michael Jackson’s 44th birthday—Britney Spears came on stage with a cake and a small trophy to honor him. In her speech, she called Jackson the “Artist of the Millennium” while wishing him a happy birthday. When Jackson walked on stage, he seemed to believe he had been officially given an “Artist of the Millennium Award.” He delivered an emotional acceptance speech, thanking God, his mother, and his fans